All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been "fully exonerated" of doping after his B-sample came up clean, New Zealand Rugby said Thursday.
Tuipulotu's provisional suspension was immediately lifted after the second sample was examined at a World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited laboratory in the United States.
"This is an important and welcomed conclusion for both Patrick and for rugby," NZR chief SteveRead more
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu said he was gunning for next year's Lions tour and the All Blacks' World Cup defence as he committed to New Zealand and the Auckland Blues until the end of 2019.
Tuipulotu has played seven Tests so far in an injury-blighted career, but he is seen as long-term back-up for established All Blacks locks Brodie Retallick andRead more